
Arkansas Roots is a radio program celebrating the music of Arkansas musicians past and present in a variety of musical genres. Arkansas Roots features songs by Arkansans as well as songs by musicians scheduled to perform at venues in the KASU listening area. The hosts of Arkansas Roots also inform listeners of upcoming performances and concerts.
KASU welcomes submissions of recorded songs by Arkansas musicians for consideration for inclusion in Arkansas Roots. Music submitted should
- Be recorded by musicians with direct ties to the state of Arkansas
- Have a wide-appeal, able to be enjoyed by a broad audience of people
- Be professionally recorded and having technical standards appropriate for radio broadcast
- Demonstrate exceptional musical talent
Recordings should be submitted to KASU Program Director Marty Scarbrough. CDs may be mailed to P.O. Box 1930, State University, AR 72467. Or, links for digital downloads may be sent to mscarbro@astate.edu. If emailing mp3 files, please attach only one file per email message.
KASU requests that musicians and bands who submit music for consideration for broadcast also submit biographical information about themselves.
If you are a musician or venue, KASU invites you to submit information regarding upcoming musical performances. Details of such concerts may be submitted in a private message through the Arkansas Roots Facebook page or via email to mscarbro@astate.edu.
KASU requests that such information be submitted at least two weeks prior to the concert to ensure it is included. And, venue operators, KASU asks for your assistance in encouraging musicians who are scheduled to perform at your venue to provide recordings of their music to the station for broadcast on Arkansas Roots.
When available and appropriate, songs by those performers will be played in the days leading up to their concert.
KASU reserves the sole right to determine which music is featured on the Arkansas Roots radio program.
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Gov. Sanders proposes education cuts, Arkansas farmers seek Farm Bill funds, and the Arkansas Roots Music Festival aims to preserve musical heritage.
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The Delta Arts Festival, now in its 14th year, is set to kick off in Downtown Newport, promising a captivating celebration of visual arts. The Executive Director for the Newport Economic Development Commission, Jon Chadwell, expressed excitement about this year's unique approach, as music takes a step back to allow the visual arts to shine.
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Renowned stand-up comedian Mitch Fatel is set to take the stage Saturday, June 3 at Paragould's Collins Theater. The performance is part of the theater's Comedy at the Collins series.
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Kristi Pulliam, artistic director, and Lucas Clonts, music programmer, of the Foundation of Arts give a preview of the activities the organization has for November.
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Charles Haymes, vice president of the Arkansas Country Music Awards, announces the four recipients of the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony is on June 5.
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Arkansas Roots' Marty Scarbrough spoke to Dr. Adam Long, the executive director of the A-State Heritage Sites, ahead of a musical fundraiser at the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home featuring an appearance by Joanne Cash Yates.
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Ahead of the A-State Wind Ensemble's Oct. 20 concert in Riceland Hall of the Fowler Center, Arkansas Root's Marty Scarborough sits with conductor Dr. Tim Oliver to discuss the pieces selected for the performance.
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Mac Powell, for years, sang lead for the Grammy-award winning Christian rock band Third Day. Powell spoke to Arkansas Roots' Marty Scarbrough ahead of a cross country tour with artists Mike Donehey, Josh Baldwin, and David Leonard kicking off in Jonesboro.
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Arkansas Roots' Marty Scarbrough speaks to Dr. Ryan Sullivan, Director of Choral Activities at A-State, and student vocalist Charlie Groves ahead of the "Living Music" concert by the A-State Concert Choir and Jonesboro Chorale.
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Arkansas Roots' Marty Scarbrough speaks with Kristi Pulliam and Lucas Clonts with the FOA to give a rundown of events scheduled for the month.
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Keith Symanowitz, Promotions Director of the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, discusses the Stringband Music and Arts Festival with Arkansas Roots' Marty Scarbrough.